Symposium on Cultural as well as Genetic Affinities among
the indigenous peoples in Taiwan and Southeast Asia
Call for Papers
The Institute of Ethnology in Academia Sinica on Taiwan announces
an International symposium on Comparative Studies of Indigenous
People of Taiwan and Southeast Asia. The seminar will be held in
Taipei between May 21 and 23, 1996. The seminar committee call for
papers on the above theme focusing on the ethnic affinities between
the two geographic area (e.g. Yami of Taiwan vs. Batan of the
Philippines). This theme can be approached from either Genetic or
Social/Cultural perspective.
This area study is around South China Sea. Targeted ethnic groups
include (but not limited to): Taiwan (all major aborigines), the
Philippines (Batan, Apayao, Kalinga, Ifugao, Hanunoo, Tagbanua,
Manobo, Bukidnon, Subanun, and Badjaos), Vietnam (Rhade, Jardi, and
Cham), Malaysia (Malay, Minangkabau, Jakun, Moken), and Indonesia
(Iban, Kayan, Dusun, Penan, Murut, Melanau, Kelabit, Land Dayak,
and Ngaju). All kinds of socio cultural (including myth and legend)
and material cultural comparisons between any groups aforementioned
are welcome. Genetic studies such as red blood cell, HLA
(including Class 1 and 2), G6PD, and thalassemia which focuses on
any previously mentioned groups are particularly welcome.
To participate in this symposium, please send an English abstract
of one letter-size page to the symposium organizer:
Dr. Mutsu Hsu
Inst. of Ethnology, Academia Sinica, Taipei 115, Taiwan, ROC
Fax: 886-2-651-3426 or 886-2-785 5836
E-mail: sympos96 at ethno3.sinica.edu.tw
The deadline for abstract is Febuary 1st, 1996 and the paper is
due on April 15, 1996. We reserve the right to base our selection
not only on quality but also on possibilities for panels. For
accepted panelists, we offer round trip air-fare and five days
accommodation at the Guest House of Academia Sinica. Should you
have any questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Mutsu Hsu at
the above addresses.